Enrollment
266
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Havre, MT
Lincoln-Mckinley School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln-Mckinley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301356000409
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln-Mckinley School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Havre · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 266
- students enrolled
Lincoln-Mckinley School has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Mckinley School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Havre, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln-Mckinley School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln-Mckinley School
Lincoln-Mckinley School is a mid-sized elementary school in Havre, Montana, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Havre Elem spends $11,930 per pupil, 38% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Havre's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside School (354 students): Lincoln-Mckinley School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 27.2:1).
Havre Elem also operates Havre Middle School (391 students) and Sunnyside School (354 students) alongside Lincoln-Mckinley School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln-Mckinley School compares
Lincoln-Mckinley School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lincoln-Mckinley School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Havre Elem, which includes Lincoln-Mckinley School.
$11,930
Per student
-38%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 43.1%
Federal 27.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln-Mckinley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havre Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln-Mckinley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Havre
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln-Mckinley School
How many students attend Lincoln-Mckinley School?
Lincoln-Mckinley School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Havre, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Mckinley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Mckinley School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln-Mckinley School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln-Mckinley School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Havre, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Mckinley School?
Lincoln-Mckinley School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln-Mckinley School rank among public schools in Havre?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Mckinley School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Havre, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Havre on the city page.
Is Lincoln-Mckinley School a good school?
Lincoln-Mckinley School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Havre Elem?
Besides Lincoln-Mckinley School, Havre Elem also operates Havre Middle School (391 students), Sunnyside School (354 students), and Highland Park School (288 students). See the Havre Elem district page for the complete list.
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